Thought leadership
Read the latest My Work Day interviews with CQI and IRCA members; learn more about volunteering for the CQI; and how to solve problems with the Competency Framework
Life cycle of ISO 14001:2015
Published: 13 Jun 2022
According to the CQI Workforce Insights 2021-22 research, 22% of quality and audit professionals have roles or responsibilities for environmental management.
The art of calibration
Published: 13 Jun 2022
It’s critical to maintain the measurement accuracy of test instruments if they are to work properly, explains Steve Winder, Service Sales Manager at Calibrationhouse, which provides UKAS accredited calibration services for all types of of electronic equipment.
Determining legal requirements in auditing
Published: 13 Jun 2022
Chikaodili Juilet Hemeson, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the safety services consultancy Henzof Nigeria, highlights the need for determining legal requirements when conducting an audit.
Effective management of an internal audit programme
Published: 11 May 2022
Andy Nichols CQP MCQI, Quality Program Manager at Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center in the US, makes the case for why an accredited Internal Audit Programme Manager qualification and associated training course is necessary.
An integrated approach to a lessons learned programme
Published: 9 May 2022
Houman Payami CQA, CQE, Office Quality Manager at the engineering construction company Fluor Corporation in the US, highlights the necessity of an integrated approach to a lessons learned programme for capital projects.
The pros and cons of remote auditing
Published: 24 Mar 2022
Is remote auditing the ‘new norm’? Rasoul Aivazi, an Associate Auditor, International Project Quality Lead and member of the CQI’s Audit Special Interest Group, examines the benefits and drawbacks of carrying out an audit when not on site.
Remote control: Hosting an audit for paper-based companies
Published: 21 Mar 2022
Quality professional Sarah-Jayne Henderson CQP MCQI outlines how to host a remote audit effectively for a paper-based system.
Developing a professional personality
Published: 18 Mar 2022
Pedro Mejias, Senior Auditor with Consorcio Kaizen in Venezuela, reflects on the development of a professional personality during an auditor’s career.
Selling the value of audit
Published: 10 Mar 2022
An audit is a core business tool, especially in challenging times, says the CQI’s Audit SIG Chairman William Rankin CQP FCQI, Senior Operational Quality Lead at Inmarsat.
Writing clear audit reports
Published: 9 Mar 2022
When conducting an audit, the final stage of the process is every bit as important as the first step. Jennie Clark CQP MCQI, Director of Elliem Consulting and Vice Chair of CQI’s Audit Special Interest Group, makes the case for clear reporting of issues identified at audit.